Brad point drill bits are key. Pilot holes if not a brad point is crucial. and aligning the bridge for a brief visual aspect to make sure before final drilling. Post some pics once you get done with your build. 

Trevor Wilkinson is a smart man. With that type of wrap around bridge, mark out 6mm from the scale lenght which you already did. That line is the mark of your bridge posts where you will drill based on the…   Read more»

@boo my first fender style build. Surprisingly easier. Even the headstock thanks to the bolt on online course.

@boo what is your scale lenght? Looks good.

Aloha Peter

@Boo you are fine at 52 bridge, 50mm spring space neck pick up and 43mm nut. For 22 frets, end of your fretboard at 56mm is plenty room. I built a parlor 3/4 scale six string cigar box with those…   Read more»

Welcome @Peebee and yes sign up for the course. You will be building in no rime for sure.

Last guitar I bought was a Jay Turser custom jazzbox with floating minu humbucker and a 1964 Epiphone Century. Around 4 years ago. 

@markbailey Yes will do that.